The new CBS series Limitless, an adaptation of the 2011 film of the same name is a an unabashed forerunner of the pill popping bio hacking lifestyle of the new millennium. An episodic crime solving backdrop is used to convey how much better a person can perform in life enhanced […]
Television
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The Downton Diaries
The final season of Downton Abbey has commenced with a few surprises and disappointments. I confess that the “age”...
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How Non-Traditional Platforms Are Supporting Female Comedic Voices
When the American television network Fox announced that it would not renew The Mindy Project for a fourth season the...
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A brief assessment of the Republican debate
This debate was the first of the race for the White House and it offered us a glimpse into the GOP’s finest candidates....
“Poldark” – Steamy British Soap Irritates U.S. Critics
I was surprised to read a number of critical reviews of the latest episode of “Poldark” (Season 1, Episode 4). The main criticism was directed towards Ross Poldark’s hasty marriage to his sexy country maid, Demelza. After a night of incredibly steamy pre-marital lovemaking, Demelza had quietly tiptoed out of […]
Read more ›American – vs – British TV : No Comparison
A relative who recently visited England quipped that all British people do is watch American shows, while in America, we are mad about the British. I thought this was very amusing since I am definitely guilty of practicing “anglomedia”. I prefer the sharp acting, more roundly developed stories, and delightful […]
Read more ›Gotham Season 1: A Fan’s Eye View
Season 1 of Gotham is coming to an end soon I am hoping you will have been as impressed as I have with how it has developed. Initially I had been a bit concerned about Ben McKenzie’s casting as a young James Gordon having only seen him in The OC […]
Read more ›Better Call Saul: First Reaction Review
Tired of flicking through channels?? Are you bored of watching the same infomercials over and over again?? Well, have I got news for you?!?! Tune into Netflix every Tuesday and dive into the exciting world of law and justice with none other than Saul Goodman in “Better Call Saul”. The […]
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